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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Surgery To Remove Chest Lining, Chest Surgery Aided By A Scope (Thoracoscopy) To Remove All Or Part Of The Tissue Lining The Chest Cavity (Parietal Pleura).
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 23 - Emergency Room 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 51 - Multiple procedures RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $779.24 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 32656 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $611.22 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 32656 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 32656 by major payers:
$1,124.55
$1,081.54
$1,144.95
$1,304.88
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CPT 32656
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Surgery Affiliate Of El Paso, LLC, Foundation Surgery Affiliate Of El Paso, LLC
Surgery Affiliate Of El Paso LLC
$19,565.00Published ratePremier Asc LLC, Premier Orthopaedic Surgery Center
$8,555.00Published rateNewark Endoscopy Asc LLC, Endoscopy Center Of Delaware
Newark Endoscopy Asc LLC
$4,971.00Published ratePhysicians Surgery Center LLC
$2,824.00Published rateSummit Endoscopy Center
$500.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 32656 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 32656 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 32656 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 32655-CPT | High | Thoracoscopy Surgical With E, Thoracoscopy Surgical With Excision-Plication Ofbullaeincluding Any Pleural Procedure Thoracosc Opy Surgical With Excision-Plication Of Bullae |
| 32656-CPT | High | Surgery To Remove Chest Lining, Chest Surgery Aided By A Scope (Thoracoscopy) To Remove All Or Part Of The Tissue Lining The Chest Cavity (Parietal Pleura). |
| 32658-CPT | Moderate | Thoracoscopy Surgical With R, Thoracoscopy Surgical With Removal Of Clot Or Foreign Bodyfrom Pericardial Sac Thoracoscopy Surgical With Removal Of Clot Or Foreign Body |
| 32659-CPT | Moderate | Thoracoscopy Surgical With C, Thoracoscopy Surgical With Creation Of Pericardial Window Or Partial Resection Of Pericardial Thoracoscopy Surgical With Creation Of Pericardial Window |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 32656. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 32656 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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